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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

High BMI may improve cancer survival

Those with a higher body mass index who are given atezolizumab to treat cancer have an improved rate of survival, a new study reveals.

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·July 5, 2017·4 min read

Increased Risk For Melanoma in Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals people with Parkinson's disease face a higher risk of developing melanoma skin cancer, and vice versa, than those without the diseases. Parkinson's patients were 4 times more likely to develop skin cancer than those without the movement impairing disease. Additionally, people diagnosed with melanoma were at a fourfold risk of developing Parkinson's.

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·June 5, 2017·3 min read

Combined Immunotherapy Could Help Control Melanoma That Has Spread to the Brain

Researchers report a combination of two immunotherapy drugs is safe for melanoma patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. Findings suggest this treatment could help control the disease.

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·March 2, 2017·5 min read

Red Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and Melanoma

Mice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.